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Community Reminder: Fridge and Freezer Removal
Read more: Community Reminder: Fridge and Freezer RemovalUpdate as of 11:30pm August 24, 2026 Way’ Members, just a reminder, if you are still looking to get your fridge and freezer removed and have not yet done so, today is the last day of fridge and freezer pick up. OKIB Recommends that members clean their fridges instead of removal where possible. For more…
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BC Hydro bill help for British Columbians who are evacuated
Read more: BC Hydro bill help for British Columbians who are evacuatedUpdate as of 9:00am, Aug 23, 2026 Please note: This is not an Okanagan Indian Band announcement. The following information is being shared by OKIB on behalf of BC Hydro to provide members with information about bill credits and payment assistance available to customers affected by evacuation orders. We know that the last thing you’re…
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Community Update: Use Caution Following Heavy Rainfall
Read more: Community Update: Use Caution Following Heavy RainfallUpdate as of 7:00 p.m., Aug. 22, 2026 The first significant rainfall since the Bradley Creek Wildfire moved through the area this evening, bringing a brief period of intense rain. Following a wildfire, burned areas can react differently to heavy rainfall. With less vegetation and changes to the soil, water can move more quickly across…
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FortisBC offers bill credits and billing relief for wildfire affected communities
Read more: FortisBC offers bill credits and billing relief for wildfire affected communitiesPlease note: This is not an Okanagan Indian Band announcement. The following news release is being shared by OKIB on behalf of FortisBC to provide members with information about billing relief available to customers affected by recent wildfires. Kelowna, B.C. ̶ August 14, 2026: To support communities impacted by wildfires, FortisBC Energy Inc. and FortisBC…
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Restoration of TELUS Service on IR 1
Read more: Restoration of TELUS Service on IR 1Please note: This is not an Okanagan Indian Band announcement. The following information is being shared by OKIB on behalf of TELUS to provide members with an update on the restoration of telecommunications services following the recent wildfires. August 17, 2026 Standing with the Okanagan Indian Band Our thoughts are with every member and family…
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Community Update: Garbage Service weight limits
Read more: Community Update: Garbage Service weight limitsUpdate as of 11:00 am August 20th, 2026 Way’ Members, Please be advised that there is a weight limit per garbage bag, for it to be eligible for pick up. OKIB’s waste disposal contractor has notified us that garbage bags are currently being overloaded. Garbage bags should a maximum of 40 pounds per bag. If…
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Community Update: New fire – K41698 above Six Mile ‘Under Control’ status as of Aug 19
Read more: Community Update: New fire – K41698 above Six Mile ‘Under Control’ status as of Aug 19*UPDATE as of August 19th, 2026* As of August 19th, The fire status has now been updated to ‘Under Control by BC Wildfire Service. ————————————– Update as of 2:30pm, August 18th, 2026 Way’ Members, Please be advised that the new fire start, K41698 above Six Mile along Six Mile Creek Road, outside of OKIB IR…
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